The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-03

years was at tue neflu OF ttlt mouse. AIttT lhc
death of Col. Holcombe, in 1885, the present firm
was formed, which is composed OF James Z.
Grady ST., John c. DeLettre and James r.
Grady. Jr. The head of the present firm, Mr.
j. e. Grady, entered the Office Of Col. Holcombe
in 1850, being Il mere youth at the time but III
1860 he became member of the firm, it then
being Holcombe. johnson & Co, Mr.; Grady
being the company Mr. DeLettre. like Mr..
Grady, entered the business in 1869, then quite
youth, and the junior, who Is a son OF the head
Of the house, like the other members OF the firm,
From the record of the different members OF the
firm ii will be seen that they have all grown np
in the business, and we feel safe in saying that
any business intrusted 10 them will be attended
10 with promptness, and satisfaction given, and
though apparently they are all young in years,
they are ell old in the business which they are
conducting so successfully.
A. j. MILLER a co.
This is one of the Oldest mercantile houses Of
Savannah Established in 1856 by the senior,
who still survives so greatly did il flourish that
in 1881 branch was located in Atlanta which
almost rivals the parent in extent and magnin-
csnce. The sales OF the firm annually foot up
about S250,000, and a large portion OF their
goods including parior furniture, bedsteads,
etc, are manufactured by themselves at home
in Savannah.
poyment 10 thirty hands, In stock Is constant
ly kept every description of carpeting, domes-
tic and imported. these in part comprise the
best Administer Wilton body and tapestry
BRUSSELS, lmoneum, oil cloths, etc. of furniture
in every variety known to the trade, the display
is large and complete. specially is pine mat
ting made from the leaves of the pine tree,
which is both durable and neat. Read adver-
tisement.
JEwELRY
Theus Brothers, diamond merchants dealers
in watches, jewelry, silver ware, etc. successors
to (by purchaser s. p. Hamilton The reputa-
ton Of this establishment for near half a cen
fury as the leading jewery house of Savannah
is well known. The present firm, natives of the
city, have been connected with the iewelry in
terest all their lves-the senior right here for
thirty-fiv years. The past reputation of the
house for reliability and first-class goods will be
fully maintained. The practical experience per
sonaly of both members Of the firm give them
advantages in the selection Of their stock en-
jOyed by few in the trade, Their line of
diamonds, watches, Jewelry, silver ware, and
goods suitable for wedding presents and other
gifts is always full and complete, and special
attention is paid to the procuring of the latest
novelties known to their business Particular
attention is given to the repair OF both watches
and iewelry, none but skilled workmen being
employed for that purpose. Orders from abroad
will receive personal and immediate attention.
MoHR BROS.
Foremost among the prominent jobbers
stands the house OF Mohr Bros, 150 Congress
attention to every detail of their business has
been appreciated by their customers, Judging
by their steadily-increasing patronage, extend
ing throughout Georgia, Florida and South
sortments of everything in the dry goods and
notion line and they call particular attention Of
the trade 10 their specialties of Augusta checks
and the original Georgia made schoolboy jeans.
fer which they are agents Despite the many
limitations their justly celebrated and original
schoolboy jeans, standing on its own merits,
still holds the fort, " and proves its superiority
by the many orders ahead of production. This
firm also controls the celebrated new Georgia
granger and seamless socks.
THOMAS WEST co.
This firm deal extensively in crochery, house
furnishing goods and an infinite variety of ar
ticles indispensable to the comfort of home;
they have most attractive store on Broughton
street. II is hard for ladies and those who re-
joice in labor saving inventions, to pass their
doors without entering. Once in, they are GER
tain to fall in love with some convenience that
just suits them, and begin to make a bill And
nowhere could they find greater courtesy, or be
more politely waited on than by Mr.. West and
his assistants All novelties 10 the trade are
sedulously sought for, and offered forthwith to
his customers. Remember Messrs. Thorn as
West & Co.'S crockery establishment and visit
their elegant CIV store, and inspect their stock
of imported and domestic goods.
j. L. c. HARTsFELDER.
This young firm, starting with nothing five
years ago, have worked up an extensive and
paying business Besides running a planning
mill, their speciality il that of stair builders A
large proportion of the ornamental stairways
erected in the city for several years past are
their design and handiwork They are prepared
to make them of every desired pattern, and out
of mahogany, rosewood, curled pine or any
other material that may be selected. Orders
for 'odd work. of any kind filled with dispatch
SHOES FOR THE MILLION.
Savannah can justly claim to possess the larg
est wholesale shoe establishment in the South
Messrs. Meinhard Bros. & Co. started business
in this city in 1857 The firms of H & J. Mein-
hard and Well & Meinhard were then consoli
dated into single organization under the name
and style of the present firm. Their success has
been most extraordinary. A corps of no less
than from ten to twelve travelling statesmen are
required to work up the extensive territory oc-
cupied by them. This embraces all of Georgia,
Florida, South Carolina and q portion of Ala
goods annually, including complete lines Of
boots, shoes and ready made-clothing. This is
something for city to be proud of.
c. H. OSBORN q woLooTT.
This enterprising Griffin firm are large manu-
facturers of carriages, buggies, wagons and
specialties is a wonderfully light and durable
buggy which is supplied to the trade.
They are also dealers in harness.
The vehicles turned out are built of Southern
woods, thoroughly seasoned which experience
has shown to be tougher, and more lasting, than
those grown in Northern ATTITUDES. For particu-
lars see advertisement.
THE woLcorr CHAIR.
For no less than thirty five years this favorite
article of household furniture has been man.
ufactured in Griffin and widely disseminated
throughout the country. 1t is sold extensively
in California, Colorado Texas, Mississippi. Ala
bama, Tennessee, Arkansas North and South
Carolina, Florida, and in all parts of the South
Messrs. Osborn & Wocott, the makers, are
justly proud of their specially, and turn out
chairs almost by the million. Read what they
say about it.
MaIIAAN BROS, LIBERTY STREET.
This is the principal mandatory in the State
Of turpentiue and liquor stills. The proprietors
are intelligent young men full of pluck and en-
ergy, and have by their enterprise aud industry
built up large and lucrative business. They
are prepared to do all kinds of brass work and
repairs, at short notice and in the best style
Encourage home industry by patronizing them.
FISH AND OYSTERS FOR THE MILLION
As will be observed by his card Mr.. NJ. NJ. Sui
livan, the veteran fisherman, continues TO catch
and gather from every available source the
finest fish and oysters, which are packed in ice
and sent to all parts of the country, North and
il is seldom indeed that our citizens and the
people of the distant interior also fail to be well
supplied with the piscatory treasures OF the sea
every variety, from his Fish Depot, $50 Bryan
street. Game, fruit and vegetables, too go to
make UP his bill of fare for the housekeeper.
/. DAsHER AND F. W. DAsHER.
This noted dry goods house dates FAR back to
the time of Rogers & Dasher in 1869. The senior
was member Of that firm and Geservedly
popular. After the deceaSe OF his partner, Mr.
with him in the business in 1887. The populari-
ity of the concern is still undated, and their
recherche stock OF dry goods, notions and
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